New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (PAN), commonly known as the Frecce Tricolori, celebrated their 65th anniversary at Rivolto airbase (ICAO: LIPI) on 6-7 September 2025, hosting over 100,000 spectators across two days of comprehensive aerial demonstrations showcasing Italy's premier aerobatic squadron and international aviation excellence.
Unit overview and operations Operating as 313 Gruppo Addestramento Acrobatico from Rivolto airbase in Udine province, northeastern Italy, the Frecce Tricolori deploys nine aircraft designated "Pony" - a nomenclature established by Captain Zeno Tascio honouring ace Francesco Baracca's horse emblem. Each aircraft carries numerical identification from one to ten, with the tenth servin...